Re: Microsoft will force Windows 11 installs to use Microsoft account

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On 2025-03-28, Joel <joelcrump@gmail.com> wrote:

Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:

On Mar 28, 2025 at 3:53:59?PM EDT, "CrudeSausage" <crude@sausa.ge> wrote:
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... it confirms the removal of a popular bypass.
 
It looks like local accounts will be a thing of the past, on PCs anyway.
Linux will be the last remaining option.
 
<https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-will-force-windows-11-installs-to-use-a-microsoft-account-confirms-removal-of-popular-setup-bypass>

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As always, Enterprise users won't have this restriction. Because enterprise
Windows PCs are local accounts. Part of the "lock down".
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Also, if you read the entire article there are already ways to restore this
option.

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I really love how *this* is the deal-breaker, having to sign in to an
online account, OMFG what a travesty, never mind the Copilot+
bullshit, never mind the ever-increasing Windows bloat, never mind
that your shiny new Win11 box will be outdated in four years' time.
Jesus Christ, people, get with Linux, before you just sell your
computing soul to M$.
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Its probably just the straw that is breaking the camels back.  I was
helping someone install Linux, and he was not wanting CoPilot and
privacy intrusions and the like.  But an online account, that is a very
clear indication that your computer is not yours anymore.  The rest of
what you mentioned is bloatware, which was a "Feature" of Windows
systems for years.  Somewhat mandatory online accounts are a new
paradigm though, which is why it stands out.

The fact is, while it is possible to skirt around the creation of an
online account, it is a REAL pain to do so.  Quite difficult.